Gir Wildlife Sanctuary - A Perfect Wildlife Destination

Gir National Park is a popular name in the list of forest reserves in India. It is located in Gujarat and is 64 km from Junagarh. It was established with a motive to protect the Asiatic lions. Since its establishment in 1965, the park houses 2,375 species of fauna. You can see here around 400 rare species of plants. Apart from Asiatic lions, you can also see many other rare animals such as pangolin, ruddy mongoose, ratel, civets and paradise flycatcher.

History

The purpose of establishing the sanctuary was to safeguard the lion population. In the year 1913, a sharp decline in the number of lions was observed. Gradually, the condition improved and today it houses many lions.

Attractions of Gir National Park

Wildlife

Besides Asiatic lions, there are around 210 leopards live within the forest area. You can also see animals like sambar, chowsingha, chinkara, woodpeckers, flamingos, nilgai and crested serpent eagles.

Flora

The forest has much to offer to those, who are the admirers of nature. It is a joint deciduous forest with acacia, teak and banyan trees. Tourists can also see distinguished belt of vegetation. It is found along the rivers and small streams of the area. Nature lovers can also see a variety of broad-leaved species like jambu, kalam, amli, vad and charal.

Jeep Safaris

Jeep safaris are the most favorite of many travelers, who are thrilled with the thought of a ride in the wilds. The permit is issued for this at the Sinh Sadan Forest Lodge office. Viewing the roaming animals by jeep safari is a great fun.

Nalsarovar Lake and Sanctuary

The forest area also has this famous attraction, where you can see many birds like peacocks, bush quail, parrot, flamingo and pied woodpecker. You can also visit a temple of Lord Krishna there.

Lion Shows

The forest department takes initiatives to conduct the interesting lion shows, which are very popular among visitors. It is arranged on every Sunday. It offers tourists an opportunity to see the animals from a close range.

Time to Visit

Tourists can visit the park from November to June.

How to Reach there

By Air

Keshod is the nearest airport, 90-km via Veraval. Tourists can get regular flights from Mumbai to Keshod.

By Rail

The nearest railheads to Gir are Junagarh and Talala.

By Road

You can catch state transport buses, available from Junagarh and Veraval to the place.

Gir Wildlife Sanctuary is a heaven for the connoisseur of wildlife. It is the only place in India where you can see the Asiatic lions in their natural habitat. Apart from this, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Bandhavgarh Wildlife Sanctuary and Kaziranga Wildlife Sanctuary are the famous India Wildlife Sanctuaries.

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Camel Trekking - A Perfect Morocco Holidays Adventure

Camel trekking has always been a well-known and desired type of Morocco holidays adventure, which gives you a unique opportunity to see the contrast between the traditional and authentic Bedoin nomad life style of Morocco Sahara Desert, and one of the world's spectacular and most unforgettable and enchanting adventure activity. You will be taken on a trip on the top of a camel (known to the Berber nomad people as The Ship of the Desert) throughout impressive landscapes and breathtaking views.

Actually, Camel Trekking can be done in many different locations throughout Morocco, (camel rides in Marrakech, in the Beach of Essaouira as well as Agadir beach etc...) but the perfect two places in Morocco where you can have the fantasy and the spirit to be Lawrence of Arabia and enjoy the great possibility of getting in touch with the pure nature in a different way are Morocco's high sand seas, Erg Chebbi and Erg Chigaga.

Out here in these two gates of the Giant Sahara Desert you can can live the ultimate desert experience enjoying a camel ride without having to worry as you go with a friendly knowlegable local guides. You travel like local nomad blue men(dressed in the flowing blue caftans and robes of the famed Tuareg nomads) in the desert while you witness the majesty of the sun setting over towering giant sand sea's sand - 150m high (492-ft.), before spending the night under a starry sky in a Berber nomad desert campsite or at an authentic Kasbah hotel (hotel in Desert) at the line of high sand dunes.

When is the Best Time to Go on a Camel trek in Morocco?

The best time for a camel trek is during the cooler dry months, from September to May. After May, Morocco sahara desert becomes unbearably hot.

Additionnal information about camel riding in Morocco:

1 - Riding on camel back can become surprisingly uncomfortable after a while, and many people complain of having very sore legs and bums by the end of their journey. To avoid this, do bring something comfortable and padded to sit on!

2 - There are a plenty of tour companies and hotels that provide tailor made and private camel trekking services in Morocco, often organize camel treks during sun set for a couple of hours, but it's also possible to go on a custom camel trekking expedition for several days.

Camel trekking Morocco is a fun way to experience Mama Africa - Morocco desert on a personal level.

Places where you can have the chance for a camel rides in Morocco

- Erg Chebbi golden sand Dunes
- Merzouga
- Rissani
- Tinfou Dunes
- Zagora
- Nkob
- Erg Chigaga high sand dunes
- Ait Benhaddou Kasbah
- Mhamid
- Ourika Valley
- Tinerhir oases
- Essaouira beach (Diabat)
- Agadir beach
- Marrakech

Younes Farhat is a Seo Agent and article writers working with I Tour Morocco. To experience the majest of Camel trekking Morocco, I Tour Morocco can offer the ground arrangements for you.

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